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Sugar Prices Fall Back on Brazilian Output

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Thursday closed -0.59 (-2.14%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed down -12.40 (-1.66%). Sugar prices Thursday fell back on bearish carry-over from Wednesday's news when Unica reported that Brazil Center-South sugar output in the first half of October rose...

Barchart

How many US children receive a free or reduced-price school lunch?

Almost five billion free or reduced-price school lunches were served to over 30 million public school students during fiscal year 2022.

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Seventeen million households in the US face food insecurity as hunger surges

Food insecurity is on the rise after years of decline - but what is causing this trend?

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New organic rules announced by USDA tighten restrictions on livestock and poultry producers

Livestock and poultry producers will need to comply with more specific standards if they want to label their products as organic under final rules announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Supported by Outlook for Tight Global Sugar Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Wednesday closed +0.10 (+0.36%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +1.10 (+0.15%). Sugar prices on Wednesday posted moderate gains, with NY sugar climbing a 12-year nearest-futures high and London sugar climbing to a 6-week high. The outlook for tighter...

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Sugar Prices Firm as the ISO Projects a Global Sugar Deficit

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Tuesday closed +0.05 (+0.18%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +2.70 (+0.36%). Sugar prices on Tuesday closed moderately higher, with NY sugar posting a 12-year nearest-futures high. The outlook for tighter global sugar supplies is bullish for prices. On...

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Growing 'farm to school' movement serves up fresh, local produce to kids

Some school meal programs buy fruit and veggies from local farms, improving kids' diets and supporting the agricultural economy. A boost in federal funds to expand these efforts runs out next year.

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FYI: coffee labeling demystified

". . . the terms and certifications you might encounter — and some brands that are working to make coffee better"

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Sugar Prices Rebound as ISO Projects a Global Sugar Deficit

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Monday closed +0.63 (+2.35%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +16.30 (+2.24%). Sugar prices on Monday recovered from 1-week lows and rallied moderately after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) forecasted that 2023/24 global sugar production (Oct-Sep) will fall -1.2%...

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Cattle Drop Ahead of NASS Cattle on Feed Data

Feeder cattle were down by another triple digits of 0.7% to 1% on Friday. That left November futures at a net $9 loss for the week and more than 38% back down from LoC low to LoC high. Live cattle also closed red on the week’s last trade day, finishing...

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Sugar Prices Drop on Possible Sugar Exports from India

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Friday closed -0.44 (-1.61%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed -11.30 (-1.53%). Sugar prices on Friday extended Thursday's losses on negative carryover from Thursday when India's Food Secretary said his country is not likely to face any shortage of...

Barchart

High steaks society: who are the 12% of people consuming half of all beef in the US?

Beef production is a huge climate crisis driver, and a new study says only a small percentage of the country does most of the eating

The Guardian - US

Cattle Drop Over 1% on Thursday

Live cattle futures ended the Thursday session with triple digit losses of 0.7% to 1.1%. The Dec contract now sits $6.75 under the LoC high. Cash trade was shown from $182 to $187 on Thursday with 20k head traded. USDA mentioned the bulk in KS was near $184 and mostly...

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Sugar Prices Slip as India Keeps Open the Possibility of Sugar Exports

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Thursday closed -0.19 (-0.69%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed -4.00 (-0.54%). Sugar prices on Thursday posted moderate losses after India's Food Secretary said his country is not likely to face any shortage of sugar in the domestic market,...

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Sugar Mixed after Uncertainty about India's Sugar Exports

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Wednesday closed -0.01 (-0.04%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +2.90 (+0.39%). Sugar prices on Wednesday climbed to 1-month highs but settled mixed. Sugar on Wednesday initially moved higher on the outlook for reduced sugar supplies from India after...

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Sugar Closes Higher as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Tuesday closed +0.44 (+1.63%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +13.90 (+1.92%). Sugar prices on Tuesday rallied to 4-week highs and settled moderately higher. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) sparked short covering in sugar futures after the...

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Barchart Predicts Corn and Soybean Yield Above The USDA’s Latest Forecast

Today Barchart released its October 2023 Crop Production and Yield Forecasts for US corn and soybeans. The latest report sees end-of-season yield at 177.3 (bu/ac) for Corn, which is 4.4 (bu/ac) above the USDA’s latest forecast. Weather conditions have been a significant factor in this year's corn production. According to...

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Sugar Prices Continue to be Undercut by Increased Sugar Output in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Monday closed +0.02 (+0.07%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed -2.30 (-0.32%). Sugar prices on Monday settled little changed. A weaker dollar on Monday was supportive for most commodities, including sugar. However, sugar prices continue to be undercut by...

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The Guardian - US

John Oliver: ‘The immense suffering in Israel and Gaza has been sickening to watch’

The Last Week Tonight host touched on the violence in Israel and Gaza before a main segment on vulnerabilities in the US food safety system.

Barchart

From Field to Silo: Trading the Journey of Corn During the Harvest Season

Corn prices traditionally follow specific patterns during and after the harvest season, although various factors can influence them. We will discuss general trends, considerations, and a 93% historical pattern, allowing traders the opportunity for possible capital gains from corn prices after the harvest.

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Sunday Scaries: What I'm Watching This Week In The Grain Markets

With so many things happening in the world today, it is hard to keep up. Talking about the geopolitical and economic developments influencing grain and oilseed price direction.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Jump as Crude Prices Surge

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Friday closed +0.68 (+2.58%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +16.10 (+2.26%). Sugar prices Friday posted moderate gains, with London sugar climbing to a 2-1/2 week high. Friday's +5% surge in crude (CLX23 ) prices to a 1-week high...

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Sugar Prices Mixed as the Dollar Strengthens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Thursday closed -0.05 (-0.19%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +1.90 (+0.27%). Sugar prices Thursday settled mixed. A stronger dollar (DXY00 ) Thursday was bearish for most commodity prices, including sugar. Also, sugar remains under pressure on negative carryover...

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Menendez faces additional criminal charge - Roll Call

Federal prosecutors filed a new criminal charge against Sen. Bob Menendez on Thursday that accuses him of not registering as a foreign agent.

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Sugar Prices Fall as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Wednesday closed -0.65 (-2.40%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed -10.40 (-1.45%). Sugar prices Wednesday extended Tuesday's losses on ramped-up sugar production in Brazil. Unica reported Tuesday that Brazil Center-South sugar output in the second half of September rose...

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